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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 1,063.23 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 1,063.23 and 362.07 is: 543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 1,063.23 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/1,063.23 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 1,063.23 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 384,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,963.69/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.11

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