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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.28, 1,064.11 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.28, 1,064.11 and 247.08 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.28 : 1,064.11 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.28/1,064.11 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.28x = 1,064.11 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.28x = 262,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,922.96/709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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