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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,068.66 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,068.66 and 347.22 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,068.66 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,068.66 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,068.66 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 371,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,060.13/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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