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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,070.93 and 367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,070.93 and 367.25 is: 550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,070.93 = 367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,070.93 = 367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,070.93 × 367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 393,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,291.85/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.09

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