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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 1,063.48 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 1,063.48 and 246.57 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 1,063.48 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/1,063.48 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 1,063.48 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 262,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,221.11/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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