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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.89, 1,069.43 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.89, 1,069.43 and 347.42 is: 521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.89 : 1,069.43 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.89/1,069.43 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.89x = 1,069.43 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.89x = 371,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,539.63/712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.18

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