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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.27, 1,068.14 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.27, 1,068.14 and 327.25 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.27 : 1,068.14 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.27/1,068.14 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.27x = 1,068.14 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.27x = 349,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,547.18/712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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