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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 1,074.99 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 1,074.99 and 346.93 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 1,074.99 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/1,074.99 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 1,074.99 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 372,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,944.89/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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