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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.88, 1,070.10 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.88, 1,070.10 and 329.40 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.88 : 1,070.10 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.88/1,070.10 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.88x = 1,070.10 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.88x = 352,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,490.94/713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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