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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.83, 1,068.82 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.83, 1,068.82 and 347.25 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.83 : 1,068.82 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.83/1,068.82 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.83x = 1,068.82 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.83x = 371,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,147.75/712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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