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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.07, 1,070.97 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.07, 1,070.97 and 348.49 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.07 : 1,070.97 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.07/1,070.97 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.07x = 1,070.97 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.07x = 373,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,222.34/714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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