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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.09, 1,068.08 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.09, 1,068.08 and 347.10 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.09 : 1,068.08 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.09/1,068.08 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.09x = 1,068.08 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.09x = 370,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,728.83/713.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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