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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.68, 1,076.49 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.68, 1,076.49 and 347.93 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.68 : 1,076.49 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.68/1,076.49 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.68x = 1,076.49 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.68x = 374,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,543.17/718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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