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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.23, 1,068.06 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.23, 1,068.06 and 364.89 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.23 : 1,068.06 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.23/1,068.06 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.23x = 1,068.06 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.23x = 389,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,724.41/712.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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