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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.99, 1,071.14 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.99, 1,071.14 and 362.79 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.99 : 1,071.14 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.99/1,071.14 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.99x = 1,071.14 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.99x = 388,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,597.07/713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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