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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 1,067.19 and 345.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 1,067.19 and 345.99 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 1,067.19 = 345.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/1,067.19 = 345.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 1,067.19 × 345.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 369,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,236.51/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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