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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 1,071.06 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 1,071.06 and 348.67 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 1,071.06 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/1,071.06 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 1,071.06 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 373,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,446.49/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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