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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.05, 1,065.50 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.05, 1,065.50 and 345.74 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.05 : 1,065.50 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.05/1,065.50 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.05x = 1,065.50 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.05x = 368,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,384.24/711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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