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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 1,068.44 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 1,068.44 and 341.87 is: 513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 1,068.44 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/1,068.44 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 1,068.44 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 365,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,268.46/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.12

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