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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.69, 1,068.63 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.69, 1,068.63 and 347.02 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.69 : 1,068.63 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.69/1,068.63 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.69x = 1,068.63 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.69x = 370,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,835.98/712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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