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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.61, 1,067.76 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.61, 1,067.76 and 321.88 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.61 : 1,067.76 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.61/1,067.76 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.61x = 1,067.76 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.61x = 343,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,690.59/711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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