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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.76, 1,067.65 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.76, 1,067.65 and 346.24 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.76 : 1,067.65 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.76/1,067.65 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.76x = 1,067.65 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.76x = 369,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,657.60/711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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