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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 1,064.37 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 1,064.37 and 362.73 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 1,064.37 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/1,064.37 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 1,064.37 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 386,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,078.93/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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