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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.80, 1,070.70 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.80, 1,070.70 and 366.65 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.80 : 1,070.70 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.80/1,070.70 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.80x = 1,070.70 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.80x = 392,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,572.16/713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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