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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.77, 1,071.14 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.77, 1,071.14 and 349.81 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.77 : 1,071.14 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.77/1,071.14 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.77x = 1,071.14 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.77x = 374,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,691.06/714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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