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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.64, 1,072.44 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.64, 1,072.44 and 252.42 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.64 : 1,072.44 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.64/1,072.44 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.64x = 1,072.44 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.64x = 270,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,705.30/714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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