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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 1,077 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 1,077 and 348.12 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 1,077 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/1,077 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 1,077 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 374,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,925.24/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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