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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 1,063.42 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 1,063.42 and 246.76 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 1,063.42 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/1,063.42 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 1,063.42 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 262,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,406.24/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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