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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.80, 1,066.45 and 345.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.80, 1,066.45 and 345.79 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.80 : 1,066.45 = 345.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.80/1,066.45 = 345.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.80x = 1,066.45 × 345.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.80x = 368,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,767.75/710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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