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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.61, 1,068.93 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.61, 1,068.93 and 322.52 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.61 : 1,068.93 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.61/1,068.93 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.61x = 1,068.93 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.61x = 344,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,751.30/712.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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