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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,068.29 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,068.29 and 365.29 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,068.29 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,068.29 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,068.29 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 390,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,235.65/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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