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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 1,072.49 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 1,072.49 and 252.67 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 1,072.49 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/1,072.49 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 1,072.49 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 270,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,985.54/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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