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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,070.50 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,070.50 and 348.22 is: 522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,070.50 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,070.50 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,070.50 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 372,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,769.51/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.47

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