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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.34, 1,070.93 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.34, 1,070.93 and 324.14 is: 485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.34 : 1,070.93 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.34/1,070.93 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.34x = 1,070.93 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.34x = 347,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,134.74/714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.95

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