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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.11, 1,068.12 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.11, 1,068.12 and 347.13 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.11 : 1,068.12 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.11/1,068.12 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.11x = 1,068.12 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.11x = 370,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,776.50/713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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