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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.39, 1,068.90 and 347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.39, 1,068.90 and 347.53 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.39 : 1,068.90 = 347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.39/1,068.90 = 347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.39x = 1,068.90 × 347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.39x = 371,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,474.82/712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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