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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,063.05 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,063.05 and 361.64 is: 542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,063.05 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,063.05 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,063.05 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 384,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,438.72/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.62

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