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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.90, 1,066.14 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.90, 1,066.14 and 364.32 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.90 : 1,066.14 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.90/1,066.14 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.90x = 1,066.14 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.90x = 388,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,416.12/711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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