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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 1,061.53 and 361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 1,061.53 and 361.37 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 1,061.53 = 361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/1,061.53 = 361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 1,061.53 × 361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 383,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,605.10/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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