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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.77, 1,069.61 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.77, 1,069.61 and 366.39 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.77 : 1,069.61 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.77/1,069.61 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.77x = 1,069.61 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.77x = 391,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,892.58/712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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