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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,072.34 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,072.34 and 349.65 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,072.34 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,072.34 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,072.34 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 374,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,943.24/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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