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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.67, 1,074.18 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.67, 1,074.18 and 325.79 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.67 : 1,074.18 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.67/1,074.18 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.67x = 1,074.18 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.67x = 349,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,959.79/716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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