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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 1,072.10 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 1,072.10 and 349.40 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 1,072.10 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/1,072.10 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 1,072.10 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 374,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,591.74/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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