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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 1,064.14 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 1,064.14 and 362.70 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 1,064.14 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/1,064.14 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 1,064.14 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 385,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,962.67/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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