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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.84, 1,069.26 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.84, 1,069.26 and 328.04 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.84 : 1,069.26 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.84/1,069.26 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.84x = 1,069.26 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.84x = 350,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,760.05/712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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