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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.78, 1,064.26 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.78, 1,064.26 and 325.04 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.78 : 1,064.26 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.78/1,064.26 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.78x = 1,064.26 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.78x = 345,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,927.07/709.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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