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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.86, 1,063.38 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.86, 1,063.38 and 362.40 is: 543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.86 : 1,063.38 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.86/1,063.38 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.86x = 1,063.38 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.86x = 385,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,368.91/708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.65

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