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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,065.96 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,065.96 and 345.06 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,065.96 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,065.96 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,065.96 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 367,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,820.16/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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