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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.26, 1,064.16 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.26, 1,064.16 and 247.10 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.26 : 1,064.16 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.26/1,064.16 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.26x = 1,064.16 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.26x = 262,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,948.62/709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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