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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,069.44 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,069.44 and 347.28 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,069.44 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,069.44 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,069.44 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 371,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,395.12/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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