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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.83, 1,070.22 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.83, 1,070.22 and 366.42 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.83 : 1,070.22 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.83/1,070.22 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.83x = 1,070.22 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.83x = 392,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,150.01/712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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