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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,063.40 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,063.40 and 362.54 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,063.40 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,063.40 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,063.40 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 385,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,525.88/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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