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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 1,064.62 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 1,064.62 and 367.52 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 1,064.62 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/1,064.62 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 1,064.62 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 391,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,269.14/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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