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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 1,072.80 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 1,072.80 and 349.90 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 1,072.80 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/1,072.80 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 1,072.80 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 375,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,372.72/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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