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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,065.51 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,065.51 and 345.12 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,065.51 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,065.51 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,065.51 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 367,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,728.81/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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