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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 1,066.91 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 1,066.91 and 364.37 is: 546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 1,066.91 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/1,066.91 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 1,066.91 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 388,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,742.84/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.62

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