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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.73, 1,069.19 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.73, 1,069.19 and 322.86 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.73 : 1,069.19 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.73/1,069.19 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.73x = 1,069.19 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.73x = 345,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,199.49/712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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