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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.99, 1,073.99 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.99, 1,073.99 and 325.91 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.99 : 1,073.99 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.99/1,073.99 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.99x = 1,073.99 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.99x = 350,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,024.08/715.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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