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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.33, 1,065.44 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.33, 1,065.44 and 345.35 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.33 : 1,065.44 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.33/1,065.44 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.33x = 1,065.44 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.33x = 367,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,949.70/711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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