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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 1,063.02 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 1,063.02 and 246.53 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 1,063.02 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/1,063.02 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 1,063.02 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 262,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,061.01/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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