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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.59, 1,074.17 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.59, 1,074.17 and 346.30 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.59 : 1,074.17 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.59/1,074.17 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.59x = 1,074.17 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.59x = 371,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,987.28/716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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