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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.63, 1,065.18 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.63, 1,065.18 and 344.61 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.63 : 1,065.18 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.63/1,065.18 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.63x = 1,065.18 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.63x = 367,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,071.68/710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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