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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 1,068.45 and 347.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 1,068.45 and 347.00 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 1,068.45 = 347.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/1,068.45 = 347.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 1,068.45 × 347.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 370,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,746.81/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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