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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.77, 1,068.84 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.77, 1,068.84 and 366.30 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.77 : 1,068.84 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.77/1,068.84 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.77x = 1,068.84 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.77x = 391,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,516.09/712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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