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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.22, 1,064.24 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.22, 1,064.24 and 247.09 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.22 : 1,064.24 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.22/1,064.24 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.22x = 1,064.24 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.22x = 262,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,968.14/709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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