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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.75, 1,071.15 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.75, 1,071.15 and 348.42 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.75 : 1,071.15 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.75/1,071.15 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.75x = 1,071.15 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.75x = 373,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,210.08/714.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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