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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.77, 1,069.96 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.77, 1,069.96 and 367.27 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.77 : 1,069.96 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.77/1,069.96 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.77x = 1,069.96 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.77x = 392,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,963.29/713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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