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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.55, 1,067.74 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.55, 1,067.74 and 347.24 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.55 : 1,067.74 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.55/1,067.74 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.55x = 1,067.74 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.55x = 370,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,762.04/712.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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