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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 1,063.70 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 1,063.70 and 246.92 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 1,063.70 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/1,063.70 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 1,063.70 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 262,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,643.18/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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