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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.69, 1,066.68 and 364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.69, 1,066.68 and 364.27 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.69 : 1,066.68 = 364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.69/1,066.68 = 364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.69x = 1,066.68 × 364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.69x = 388,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,559.52/710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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