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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 1,063.75 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 1,063.75 and 246.94 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 1,063.75 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/1,063.75 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 1,063.75 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 262,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,682.43/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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