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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.95, 1,066.53 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.95, 1,066.53 and 364.48 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.95 : 1,066.53 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.95/1,066.53 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.95x = 1,066.53 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.95x = 388,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,728.85/710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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