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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.50, 1,068.68 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.50, 1,068.68 and 347.54 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.50 : 1,068.68 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.50/1,068.68 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.50x = 1,068.68 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.50x = 371,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,409.05/712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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