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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 1,061.48 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 1,061.48 and 360.79 is: 541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 1,061.48 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/1,061.48 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 1,061.48 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 382,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,971.37/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.52

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