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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.75, 1,074.30 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.75, 1,074.30 and 325.96 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.75 : 1,074.30 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.75/1,074.30 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.75x = 1,074.30 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.75x = 350,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,178.83/715.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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