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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 1,068.94 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 1,068.94 and 366.13 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 1,068.94 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/1,068.94 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 1,068.94 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 391,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,371.00/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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