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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.52, 1,070.75 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.52, 1,070.75 and 323.98 is: 486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.52 : 1,070.75 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.52/1,070.75 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.52x = 1,070.75 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.52x = 346,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,899.72/713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.18

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