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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.06, 1,063.24 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.06, 1,063.24 and 246.72 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.06 : 1,063.24 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.06/1,063.24 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.06x = 1,063.24 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.06x = 262,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,322.57/709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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