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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,067.48 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,067.48 and 346.52 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,067.48 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,067.48 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,067.48 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 369,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,903.17/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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