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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.71, 1,068.32 and 347.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.71, 1,068.32 and 347.00 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.71 : 1,068.32 = 347.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.71/1,068.32 = 347.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.71x = 1,068.32 × 347.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.71x = 370,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,702.57/712.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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