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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 1,063.41 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 1,063.41 and 246.59 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 1,063.41 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/1,063.41 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 1,063.41 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 262,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,226.27/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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