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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 1,061.00 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 1,061.00 and 360.49 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 1,061.00 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/1,061.00 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 1,061.00 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 382,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,476.81/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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