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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.07, 1,067.19 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.07, 1,067.19 and 321.65 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.07 : 1,067.19 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.07/1,067.19 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.07x = 1,067.19 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.07x = 343,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,256.33/712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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