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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.25, 1,065.95 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.25, 1,065.95 and 364.29 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.25 : 1,065.95 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.25/1,065.95 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.25x = 1,065.95 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.25x = 388,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,313.10/711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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