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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.55, 1,064.75 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.55, 1,064.75 and 345.24 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.55 : 1,064.75 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.55/1,064.75 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.55x = 1,064.75 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.55x = 367,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,592.56/710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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