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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 1,063.17 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 1,063.17 and 361.91 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 1,063.17 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/1,063.17 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 1,063.17 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 384,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,771.85/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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