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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 1,068.72 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 1,068.72 and 327.72 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 1,068.72 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/1,068.72 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 1,068.72 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 350,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,240.92/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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