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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,075.09 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,075.09 and 326.71 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,075.09 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,075.09 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,075.09 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 351,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,244.41/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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