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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 1,074.85 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 1,074.85 and 369.76 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 1,074.85 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/1,074.85 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 1,074.85 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 397,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,436.54/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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