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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 1,071.62 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 1,071.62 and 367.38 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 1,071.62 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/1,071.62 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 1,071.62 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 393,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,689.92/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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