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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 1,070.46 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 1,070.46 and 348.06 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 1,070.46 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/1,070.46 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 1,070.46 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 372,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,584.31/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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