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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 1,068.68 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 1,068.68 and 346.95 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 1,068.68 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/1,068.68 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 1,068.68 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 370,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,779.39/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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