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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 1,068.75 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 1,068.75 and 347.05 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 1,068.75 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/1,068.75 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 1,068.75 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 370,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,909.69/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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