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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 1,066.77 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 1,066.77 and 321.07 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 1,066.77 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/1,066.77 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 1,066.77 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 342,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,507.84/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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