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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.90, 1,075.28 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.90, 1,075.28 and 346.98 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.90 : 1,075.28 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.90/1,075.28 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.90x = 1,075.28 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.90x = 373,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,100.65/716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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