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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.90, 1,060.14 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.90, 1,060.14 and 360.32 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.90 : 1,060.14 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.90/1,060.14 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.90x = 1,060.14 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.90x = 381,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,989.64/707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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