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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 1,060.35 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 1,060.35 and 364.50 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 1,060.35 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/1,060.35 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 1,060.35 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 386,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,497.58/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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