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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.09, 1,073.31 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.09, 1,073.31 and 325.51 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.09 : 1,073.31 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.09/1,073.31 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.09x = 1,073.31 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.09x = 349,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,367.77/716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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