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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.67, 1,070.25 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.67, 1,070.25 and 366.66 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.67 : 1,070.25 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.67/1,070.25 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.67x = 1,070.25 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.67x = 392,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,417.87/713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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