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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.86, 1,074.13 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.86, 1,074.13 and 350.45 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.86 : 1,074.13 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.86/1,074.13 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.86x = 1,074.13 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.86x = 376,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,421.74/715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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