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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,066.26 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,066.26 and 345.44 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,066.26 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,066.26 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,066.26 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 368,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,328.85/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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