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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 1,065.88 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 1,065.88 and 363.86 is: 545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 1,065.88 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/1,065.88 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 1,065.88 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 387,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,828.17/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.02

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