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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.53, 1,067.85 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.53, 1,067.85 and 365.85 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.53 : 1,067.85 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.53/1,067.85 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.53x = 1,067.85 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.53x = 390,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,672.92/712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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