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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.62, 1,069.26 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.62, 1,069.26 and 322.88 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.62 : 1,069.26 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.62/1,069.26 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.62x = 1,069.26 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.62x = 345,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,242.67/712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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