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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.13, 1,068.70 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.13, 1,068.70 and 347.18 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.13 : 1,068.70 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.13/1,068.70 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.13x = 1,068.70 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.13x = 371,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,033.07/712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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