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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.41, 1,069.84 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.41, 1,069.84 and 347.97 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.41 : 1,069.84 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.41/1,069.84 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.41x = 1,069.84 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.41x = 372,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,272.22/713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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