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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.90, 1,067.64 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.90, 1,067.64 and 365.32 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.90 : 1,067.64 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.90/1,067.64 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.90x = 1,067.64 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.90x = 390,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,030.24/712.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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