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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 1,070.68 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 1,070.68 and 348.86 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 1,070.68 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/1,070.68 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 1,070.68 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 373,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,517.42/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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