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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 1,066.95 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 1,066.95 and 345.96 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 1,066.95 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/1,066.95 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 1,066.95 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 369,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,122.02/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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