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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 1,072.29 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 1,072.29 and 344.80 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 1,072.29 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/1,072.29 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 1,072.29 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 369,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,725.59/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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