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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.09, 1,068.90 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.09, 1,068.90 and 347.42 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.09 : 1,068.90 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.09/1,068.90 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.09x = 1,068.90 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.09x = 371,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,358.61/713.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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