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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.47, 1,068.99 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.47, 1,068.99 and 347.22 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.47 : 1,068.99 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.47/1,068.99 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.47x = 1,068.99 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.47x = 371,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,174.71/712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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