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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,066.78 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,066.78 and 364.87 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,066.78 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,066.78 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,066.78 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 389,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,236.02/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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