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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 1,072.70 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 1,072.70 and 325.12 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 1,072.70 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/1,072.70 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 1,072.70 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 348,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,756.22/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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