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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.45, 1,067.98 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.45, 1,067.98 and 347.04 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.45 : 1,067.98 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.45/1,067.98 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.45x = 1,067.98 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.45x = 370,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,631.78/712.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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