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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.07, 1,063.71 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.07, 1,063.71 and 246.92 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.07 : 1,063.71 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.07/1,063.71 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.07x = 1,063.71 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.07x = 262,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,645.95/709.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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