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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 1,072.35 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 1,072.35 and 324.86 is: 487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 1,072.35 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/1,072.35 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 1,072.35 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 348,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,363.62/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.24

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