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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 1,072.93 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 1,072.93 and 325.26 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 1,072.93 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/1,072.93 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 1,072.93 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 348,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,974.22/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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