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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 1,073.95 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 1,073.95 and 325.90 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 1,073.95 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/1,073.95 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 1,073.95 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 350,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,000.31/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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