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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.75, 1,067.61 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.75, 1,067.61 and 341.46 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.75 : 1,067.61 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.75/1,067.61 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.75x = 1,067.61 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.75x = 364,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,546.11/711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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