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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.71, 1,066.03 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.71, 1,066.03 and 345.13 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.71 : 1,066.03 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.71/1,066.03 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.71x = 1,066.03 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.71x = 367,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,915.41/710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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