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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,066.14 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,066.14 and 345.18 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,066.14 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,066.14 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,066.14 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 368,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,010.21/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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