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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.64, 1,072 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.64, 1,072 and 367.92 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.64 : 1,072 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.64/1,072 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.64x = 1,072 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.64x = 394,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,410.24/714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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