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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.67, 1,067.99 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.67, 1,067.99 and 347.09 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.67 : 1,067.99 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.67/1,067.99 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.67x = 1,067.99 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.67x = 370,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,681.57/712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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