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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.55, 1,066.25 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.55, 1,066.25 and 346.24 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.55 : 1,066.25 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.55/1,066.25 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.55x = 1,066.25 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.55x = 369,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,176.67/711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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