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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 1,071.69 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 1,071.69 and 348.99 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 1,071.69 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/1,071.69 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 1,071.69 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 374,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,009.09/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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