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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,065.99 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,065.99 and 345.22 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,065.99 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,065.99 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,065.99 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 368,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,001.07/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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