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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.21, 1,067.83 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.21, 1,067.83 and 341.82 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.21 : 1,067.83 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.21/1,067.83 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.21x = 1,067.83 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.21x = 365,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,006.72/712.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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