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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 1,070.43 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 1,070.43 and 347.98 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 1,070.43 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/1,070.43 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 1,070.43 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 372,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,486.26/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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