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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.87, 1,074.01 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.87, 1,074.01 and 350.86 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.87 : 1,074.01 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.87/1,074.01 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.87x = 1,074.01 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.87x = 376,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,823.59/715.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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