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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.67, 1,071.04 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.67, 1,071.04 and 324.19 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.67 : 1,071.04 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.67/1,071.04 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.67x = 1,071.04 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.67x = 347,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,214.29/714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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