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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,067.23 and 365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,067.23 and 365.39 is: 547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,067.23 = 365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,067.23 = 365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,067.23 × 365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 389,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,953.42/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.07

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