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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.90, 1,061.64 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.90, 1,061.64 and 361.32 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.90 : 1,061.64 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.90/1,061.64 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.90x = 1,061.64 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.90x = 383,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,591.76/708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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