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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 1,067.37 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 1,067.37 and 364.86 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 1,067.37 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/1,067.37 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 1,067.37 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 389,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,440.62/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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