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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.53, 1,072.63 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.53, 1,072.63 and 325.32 is: 487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.53 : 1,072.63 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.53/1,072.63 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.53x = 1,072.63 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.53x = 348,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,945.29/715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.68

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