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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.17, 1,060.85 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.17, 1,060.85 and 360.39 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.17 : 1,060.85 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.17/1,060.85 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.17x = 1,060.85 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.17x = 382,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,319.73/707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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