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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.76, 1,066.73 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.76, 1,066.73 and 321.75 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.76 : 1,066.73 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.76/1,066.73 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.76x = 1,066.73 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.76x = 343,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,213.44/711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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