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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.03, 1,063.74 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.03, 1,063.74 and 246.83 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.03 : 1,063.74 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.03/1,063.74 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.03x = 1,063.74 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.03x = 262,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,565.44/709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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