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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.84, 1,069.23 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.84, 1,069.23 and 348.34 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.84 : 1,069.23 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.84/1,069.23 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.84x = 1,069.23 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.84x = 372,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,455.58/712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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