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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,061.40 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,061.40 and 360.96 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,061.40 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,061.40 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,061.40 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 383,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,122.94/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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