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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 1,065.83 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 1,065.83 and 345.60 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 1,065.83 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/1,065.83 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 1,065.83 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 368,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,349.12/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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