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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,069.43 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,069.43 and 347.45 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,069.43 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,069.43 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,069.43 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 371,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,573.45/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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