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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,065.02 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,065.02 and 345.20 is: 517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,065.02 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,065.02 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,065.02 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 367,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,637.85/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.43

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