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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.38, 1,069.89 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.38, 1,069.89 and 348.02 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.38 : 1,069.89 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.38/1,069.89 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.38x = 1,069.89 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.38x = 372,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,343.12/714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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