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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 1,061.87 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 1,061.87 and 361.19 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 1,061.87 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/1,061.87 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 1,061.87 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 383,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,532.42/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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