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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.39, 1,074.68 and 351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.39, 1,074.68 and 351.19 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.39 : 1,074.68 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.39/1,074.68 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.39x = 1,074.68 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.39x = 377,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,416.87/716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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