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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.64, 1,067.04 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.64, 1,067.04 and 364.96 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.64 : 1,067.04 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.64/1,067.04 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.64x = 1,067.04 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.64x = 389,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,426.92/711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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