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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.79, 1,074.93 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.79, 1,074.93 and 326.47 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.79 : 1,074.93 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.79/1,074.93 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.79x = 1,074.93 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.79x = 350,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,929.71/716.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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