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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 1,063.74 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 1,063.74 and 324.50 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 1,063.74 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/1,063.74 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 1,063.74 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 345,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,183.63/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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