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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 1,063.67 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 1,063.67 and 246.90 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 1,063.67 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/1,063.67 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 1,063.67 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 262,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,620.12/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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