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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.97, 1,072.47 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.97, 1,072.47 and 252.68 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.97 : 1,072.47 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.97/1,072.47 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.97x = 1,072.47 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.97x = 270,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,991.72/714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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