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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.77, 1,066.82 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.77, 1,066.82 and 364.36 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.77 : 1,066.82 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.77/1,066.82 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.77x = 1,066.82 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.77x = 388,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,706.54/710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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