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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 1,063.21 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 1,063.21 and 246.64 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 1,063.21 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/1,063.21 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 1,063.21 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 262,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,230.11/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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