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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 1,063.10 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 1,063.10 and 361.76 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 1,063.10 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/1,063.10 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 1,063.10 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 384,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,587.06/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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