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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,066.26 and 345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,066.26 and 345.62 is: 518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,066.26 = 345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,066.26 = 345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,066.26 × 345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 368,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,520.78/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.04

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