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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 1,074.62 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 1,074.62 and 326.32 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 1,074.62 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/1,074.62 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 1,074.62 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 350,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,670.00/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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