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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.70, 1,061.13 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.70, 1,061.13 and 365.98 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.70 : 1,061.13 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.70/1,061.13 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.70x = 1,061.13 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.70x = 388,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,352.36/708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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