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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 1,062.72 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 1,062.72 and 362.06 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 1,062.72 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/1,062.72 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 1,062.72 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 384,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,767.07/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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