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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,071.72 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,071.72 and 324.54 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,071.72 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,071.72 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,071.72 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 347,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,816.01/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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