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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 1,066.44 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 1,066.44 and 321.44 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 1,066.44 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/1,066.44 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 1,066.44 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 342,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,796.47/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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