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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.90 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.90 and 326.24 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.90 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.90 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.90 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 348,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,065.46/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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