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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,065.56 and 345.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,065.56 and 345.47 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,065.56 = 345.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,065.56 = 345.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,065.56 × 345.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 368,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,111.96/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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