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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.53, 1,068.05 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.53, 1,068.05 and 347.56 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.53 : 1,068.05 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.53/1,068.05 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.53x = 1,068.05 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.53x = 371,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,209.66/712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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