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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 1,072.56 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 1,072.56 and 329.84 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 1,072.56 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/1,072.56 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 1,072.56 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 353,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,773.19/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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