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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.73, 1,068.35 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.73, 1,068.35 and 322.94 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.73 : 1,068.35 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.73/1,068.35 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.73x = 1,068.35 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.73x = 345,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,005.99/712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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