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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.62, 1,067.86 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.62, 1,067.86 and 346.98 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.62 : 1,067.86 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.62/1,067.86 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.62x = 1,067.86 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.62x = 370,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,526.06/712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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