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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,068.27 and 347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,068.27 and 347.23 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,068.27 = 347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,068.27 = 347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,068.27 × 347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 370,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,935.39/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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