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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 1,071.09 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 1,071.09 and 348.71 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 1,071.09 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/1,071.09 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 1,071.09 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 373,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,494.44/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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