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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.54, 1,067.67 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.54, 1,067.67 and 321.82 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.54 : 1,067.67 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.54/1,067.67 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.54x = 1,067.67 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.54x = 343,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,594.89/711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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