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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.66, 1,074.75 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.66, 1,074.75 and 346.64 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.66 : 1,074.75 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.66/1,074.75 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.66x = 1,074.75 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.66x = 372,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,554.03/716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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