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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.17, 1,069.79 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.17, 1,069.79 and 366.29 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.17 : 1,069.79 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.17/1,069.79 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.17x = 1,069.79 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.17x = 391,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,853.38/713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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