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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 1,065.36 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 1,065.36 and 345.04 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 1,065.36 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/1,065.36 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 1,065.36 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 367,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,591.81/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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