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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.18, 1,070.08 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.18, 1,070.08 and 347.98 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.18 : 1,070.08 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.18/1,070.08 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.18x = 1,070.08 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.18x = 372,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,366.44/713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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