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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.41, 1,066.32 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.41, 1,066.32 and 345.69 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.41 : 1,066.32 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.41/1,066.32 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.41x = 1,066.32 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.41x = 368,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,616.16/711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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