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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 1,074.18 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 1,074.18 and 350.79 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 1,074.18 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/1,074.18 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 1,074.18 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 376,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,811.60/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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