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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,065.75 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,065.75 and 345.36 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,065.75 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,065.75 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,065.75 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 368,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,067.42/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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