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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.95, 1,072.58 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.95, 1,072.58 and 252.76 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.95 : 1,072.58 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.95/1,072.58 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.95x = 1,072.58 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.95x = 271,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,105.32/714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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