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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 1,068.90 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 1,068.90 and 365.82 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 1,068.90 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/1,068.90 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 1,068.90 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 391,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,025.00/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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