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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.90, 1,064.01 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.90, 1,064.01 and 362.48 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.90 : 1,064.01 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.90/1,064.01 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.90x = 1,064.01 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.90x = 385,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,677.02/708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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