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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.03, 1,068.08 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.03, 1,068.08 and 347.13 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.03 : 1,068.08 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.03/1,068.08 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.03x = 1,068.08 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.03x = 370,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,755.53/712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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