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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 1,060.12 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 1,060.12 and 364.52 is: 546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 1,060.12 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/1,060.12 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 1,060.12 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 386,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,434.94/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.96

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