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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.04, 1,072.58 and 345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.04, 1,072.58 and 345.01 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.04 : 1,072.58 = 345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.04/1,072.58 = 345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.04x = 1,072.58 × 345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.04x = 370,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,048.43/715.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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