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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,074.26 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,074.26 and 346.14 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,074.26 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,074.26 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,074.26 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 371,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,845.22/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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