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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 1,070.93 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 1,070.93 and 348.45 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 1,070.93 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/1,070.93 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 1,070.93 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 373,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,163.82/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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