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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 1,072.55 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 1,072.55 and 325.54 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 1,072.55 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/1,072.55 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 1,072.55 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 349,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,157.93/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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