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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.93, 1,075.39 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.93, 1,075.39 and 346.89 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.93 : 1,075.39 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.93/1,075.39 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.93x = 1,075.39 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.93x = 373,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,041.17/716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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