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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 1,068.23 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 1,068.23 and 347.02 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 1,068.23 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/1,068.23 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 1,068.23 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 370,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,697.17/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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