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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.57, 1,074.34 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.57, 1,074.34 and 351.12 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.57 : 1,074.34 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.57/1,074.34 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.57x = 1,074.34 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.57x = 377,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,222.26/716.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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