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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.78, 1,065.15 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.78, 1,065.15 and 325.30 is: 488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.78 : 1,065.15 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.78/1,065.15 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.78x = 1,065.15 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.78x = 346,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,493.30/709.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.17

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