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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 1,061.63 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 1,061.63 and 360.92 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 1,061.63 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/1,061.63 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 1,061.63 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 383,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,156.39/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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