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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,067.45 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,067.45 and 341.69 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,067.45 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,067.45 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,067.45 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 364,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,729.94/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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