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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 1,077.20 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 1,077.20 and 347.98 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 1,077.20 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/1,077.20 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 1,077.20 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 374,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,844.06/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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