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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.69, 1,070.13 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.69, 1,070.13 and 348.02 is: 521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.69 : 1,070.13 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.69/1,070.13 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.69x = 1,070.13 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.69x = 372,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,426.64/713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.83

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