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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 1,074.11 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 1,074.11 and 325.84 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 1,074.11 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/1,074.11 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 1,074.11 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 349,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,988.00/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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