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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.97, 1,063.11 and 362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.97, 1,063.11 and 362.29 is: 543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.97 : 1,063.11 = 362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.97/1,063.11 = 362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.97x = 1,063.11 × 362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.97x = 385,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,154.12/708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.26

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