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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.87, 1,068.29 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.87, 1,068.29 and 365.19 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.87 : 1,068.29 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.87/1,068.29 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.87x = 1,068.29 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.87x = 390,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,127.00/711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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