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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 1,061.40 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 1,061.40 and 361.09 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 1,061.40 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/1,061.40 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 1,061.40 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 383,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,263.61/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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