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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.93, 1,071.11 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.93, 1,071.11 and 348.75 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.93 : 1,071.11 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.93/1,071.11 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.93x = 1,071.11 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.93x = 373,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,549.61/713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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