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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.62, 1,075.92 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.62, 1,075.92 and 370.20 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.62 : 1,075.92 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.62/1,075.92 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.62x = 1,075.92 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.62x = 398,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,300.71/716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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