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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.20, 1,070.10 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.20, 1,070.10 and 347.80 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.20 : 1,070.10 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.20/1,070.10 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.20x = 1,070.10 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.20x = 372,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,180.78/713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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