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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.68, 1,074.59 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.68, 1,074.59 and 346.26 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.68 : 1,074.59 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.68/1,074.59 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.68x = 1,074.59 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.68x = 372,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,087.53/716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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