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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,069.36 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,069.36 and 347.98 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,069.36 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,069.36 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,069.36 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 372,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,115.89/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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