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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.55, 1,065.69 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.55, 1,065.69 and 345.20 is: 517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.55 : 1,065.69 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.55/1,065.69 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.55x = 1,065.69 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.55x = 367,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,870.86/710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.73

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