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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,075.66 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,075.66 and 346.68 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,075.66 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,075.66 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,075.66 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 372,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,909.81/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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