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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,060.59 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,060.59 and 361.08 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,060.59 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,060.59 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,060.59 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 382,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,957.84/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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