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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,063.42 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,063.42 and 247.12 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,063.42 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,063.42 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,063.42 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 262,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,792.35/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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