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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 1,072.02 and 324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 1,072.02 and 324.43 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 1,072.02 = 324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/1,072.02 = 324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 1,072.02 × 324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 347,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,795.45/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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