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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.14, 1,069.78 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.14, 1,069.78 and 348.26 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.14 : 1,069.78 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.14/1,069.78 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.14x = 1,069.78 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.14x = 372,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,561.58/713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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