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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.97, 1,063.19 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.97, 1,063.19 and 246.63 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.97 : 1,063.19 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.97/1,063.19 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.97x = 1,063.19 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.97x = 262,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,209.85/708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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