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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,065.86 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,065.86 and 345.52 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,065.86 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,065.86 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,065.86 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 368,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,275.95/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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