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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 1,072.59 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 1,072.59 and 363.75 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 1,072.59 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/1,072.59 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 1,072.59 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 390,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,154.61/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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