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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,067.18 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,067.18 and 365.22 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,067.18 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,067.18 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,067.18 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 389,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,755.48/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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