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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,066.11 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,066.11 and 345.60 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,066.11 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,066.11 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,066.11 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 368,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,442.31/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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