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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.98, 1,071.09 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.98, 1,071.09 and 323.96 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.98 : 1,071.09 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.98/1,071.09 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.98x = 1,071.09 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.98x = 346,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,994.21/713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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