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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,069.76 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,069.76 and 348.24 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,069.76 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,069.76 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,069.76 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 372,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,533.22/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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