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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.22, 1,068.27 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.22, 1,068.27 and 346.64 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.22 : 1,068.27 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.22/1,068.27 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.22x = 1,068.27 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.22x = 370,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,299.77/712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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