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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 1,060.76 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 1,060.76 and 360.67 is: 540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 1,060.76 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/1,060.76 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 1,060.76 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 382,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,584.55/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.99

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