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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.83, 1,067.92 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.83, 1,067.92 and 359.56 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.83 : 1,067.92 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.83/1,067.92 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.83x = 1,067.92 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.83x = 383,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,984.00/711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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