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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 1,074.62 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 1,074.62 and 326.40 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 1,074.62 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/1,074.62 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 1,074.62 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 350,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,755.97/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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