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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.81, 1,070.85 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.81, 1,070.85 and 329.06 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.81 : 1,070.85 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.81/1,070.85 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.81x = 1,070.85 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.81x = 352,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,377.81/713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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