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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 1,069.64 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 1,069.64 and 322.89 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 1,069.64 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/1,069.64 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 1,069.64 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 345,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,374.45/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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