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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.87, 1,069.65 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.87, 1,069.65 and 347.65 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.87 : 1,069.65 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.87/1,069.65 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.87x = 1,069.65 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.87x = 371,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,863.82/712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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