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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 1,069.62 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 1,069.62 and 366.36 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 1,069.62 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/1,069.62 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 1,069.62 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 391,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,865.98/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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