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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.68, 1,068.72 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.68, 1,068.72 and 347.44 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.68 : 1,068.72 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.68/1,068.72 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.68x = 1,068.72 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.68x = 371,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,316.08/712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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