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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,070.21 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,070.21 and 347.99 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,070.21 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,070.21 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,070.21 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 372,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,415.29/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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