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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.22, 1,066.86 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.22, 1,066.86 and 321.15 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.22 : 1,066.86 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.22/1,066.86 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.22x = 1,066.86 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.22x = 342,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,622.09/711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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