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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.35, 1,068.84 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.35, 1,068.84 and 322.14 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.35 : 1,068.84 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.35/1,068.84 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.35x = 1,068.84 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.35x = 344,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,316.12/712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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