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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.60, 1,059.98 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.60, 1,059.98 and 360.92 is: 540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.60 : 1,059.98 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.60/1,059.98 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.60x = 1,059.98 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.60x = 382,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,571.53/707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.66

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