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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,068.24 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,068.24 and 322.34 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,068.24 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,068.24 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,068.24 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 344,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,336.48/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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