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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.62, 1,061.91 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.62, 1,061.91 and 361.46 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.62 : 1,061.91 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.62/1,061.91 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.62x = 1,061.91 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.62x = 383,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,840.64/708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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