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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.78, 1,074.96 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.78, 1,074.96 and 346.47 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.78 : 1,074.96 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.78/1,074.96 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.78x = 1,074.96 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.78x = 372,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,441.39/716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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