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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.43, 1,067.89 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.43, 1,067.89 and 365.40 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.43 : 1,067.89 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.43/1,067.89 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.43x = 1,067.89 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.43x = 390,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,206.09/712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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