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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.84, 1,063.35 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.84, 1,063.35 and 362.43 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.84 : 1,063.35 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.84/1,063.35 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.84x = 1,063.35 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.84x = 385,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,389.94/708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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