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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.63, 1,071.93 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.63, 1,071.93 and 367.76 is: 551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.63 : 1,071.93 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.63/1,071.93 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.63x = 1,071.93 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.63x = 394,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,212.98/714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.63

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