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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 1,064.87 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 1,064.87 and 344.98 is: 516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 1,064.87 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/1,064.87 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 1,064.87 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 367,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,358.85/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.96

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