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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 1,068.27 and 346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 1,068.27 and 346.90 is: 520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 1,068.27 = 346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/1,068.27 = 346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 1,068.27 × 346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 370,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,582.86/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.23

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