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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.21, 1,066.82 and 345.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.21, 1,066.82 and 345.58 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.21 : 1,066.82 = 345.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.21/1,066.82 = 345.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.21x = 1,066.82 × 345.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.21x = 368,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,671.66/711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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