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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.24, 1,066.39 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.24, 1,066.39 and 364.82 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.24 : 1,066.39 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.24/1,066.39 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.24x = 1,066.39 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.24x = 389,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,045.68/712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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