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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.09, 1,067.73 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.09, 1,067.73 and 346.42 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.09 : 1,067.73 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.09/1,067.73 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.09x = 1,067.73 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.09x = 369,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,883.03/712.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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