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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.97, 1,069.46 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.97, 1,069.46 and 347.79 is: 521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.97 : 1,069.46 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.97/1,069.46 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.97x = 1,069.46 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.97x = 371,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,945.75/712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.69

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