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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,072.20 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,072.20 and 252.66 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,072.20 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,072.20 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,072.20 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 270,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,902.05/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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