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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.81, 1,068.41 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.81, 1,068.41 and 365.12 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.81 : 1,068.41 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.81/1,068.41 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.81x = 1,068.41 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.81x = 390,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,093.43/712.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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