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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 1,072.41 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 1,072.41 and 252.73 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 1,072.41 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/1,072.41 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 1,072.41 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 271,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,030.18/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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