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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 1,071.96 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 1,071.96 and 252.36 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 1,071.96 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/1,071.96 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 1,071.96 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 270,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,519.83/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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