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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.74, 1,075.50 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.74, 1,075.50 and 347.12 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.74 : 1,075.50 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.74/1,075.50 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.74x = 1,075.50 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.74x = 373,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,327.56/717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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