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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.19, 1,068.90 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.19, 1,068.90 and 322.79 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.19 : 1,068.90 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.19/1,068.90 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.19x = 1,068.90 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.19x = 345,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,023.68/712.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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