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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 1,070.82 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 1,070.82 and 367.54 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 1,070.82 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/1,070.82 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 1,070.82 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 393,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,569.18/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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