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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 1,069 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 1,069 and 322.73 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 1,069 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/1,069 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 1,069 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 344,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,998.37/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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