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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.71, 1,063.01 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.71, 1,063.01 and 362.18 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.71 : 1,063.01 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.71/1,063.01 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.71x = 1,063.01 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.71x = 384,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,993.84/708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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