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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 1,061.68 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 1,061.68 and 361.18 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 1,061.68 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/1,061.68 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 1,061.68 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 383,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,457.58/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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