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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 1,068.02 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 1,068.02 and 370.26 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 1,068.02 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/1,068.02 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 1,068.02 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 395,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,445.09/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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