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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.09, 1,066.23 and 345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.09, 1,066.23 and 345.42 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.09 : 1,066.23 = 345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.09/1,066.23 = 345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.09x = 1,066.23 × 345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.09x = 368,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,297.17/711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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