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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.70, 1,074.62 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.70, 1,074.62 and 351.02 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.70 : 1,074.62 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.70/1,074.62 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.70x = 1,074.62 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.70x = 377,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,213.11/716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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