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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,068.90 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,068.90 and 365.72 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,068.90 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,068.90 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,068.90 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 390,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,918.11/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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