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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,065.12 and 363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,065.12 and 363.85 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,065.12 = 363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,065.12 = 363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,065.12 × 363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 387,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,543.91/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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