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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.87, 1,070.67 and 323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.87, 1,070.67 and 323.77 is: 485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.87 : 1,070.67 = 323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.87/1,070.67 = 323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.87x = 1,070.67 × 323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.87x = 346,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,653.86/713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.60

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