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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.74, 1,067.58 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.74, 1,067.58 and 346.56 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.74 : 1,067.58 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.74/1,067.58 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.74x = 1,067.58 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.74x = 369,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,980.52/711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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