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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 1,072.08 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 1,072.08 and 349.56 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 1,072.08 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/1,072.08 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 1,072.08 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 374,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,756.28/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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