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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.67, 1,066.62 and 345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.67, 1,066.62 and 345.73 is: 518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.67 : 1,066.62 = 345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.67/1,066.62 = 345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.67x = 1,066.62 × 345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.67x = 368,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,762.53/710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.89

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