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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.26, 1,066.82 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.26, 1,066.82 and 326.51 is: 489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.26 : 1,066.82 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.26/1,066.82 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.26x = 1,066.82 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.26x = 348,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,322.88/711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.73

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