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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,061.75 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,061.75 and 361.14 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,061.75 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,061.75 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,061.75 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 383,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,440.40/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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