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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 1,072.48 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 1,072.48 and 246.40 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 1,072.48 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/1,072.48 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 1,072.48 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 264,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,263.47/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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