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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.01, 1,065.79 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.01, 1,065.79 and 321.22 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.01 : 1,065.79 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.01/1,065.79 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.01x = 1,065.79 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.01x = 342,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,353.06/711.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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