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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.31, 1,063.97 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.31, 1,063.97 and 247.01 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.31 : 1,063.97 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.31/1,063.97 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.31x = 1,063.97 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.31x = 262,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,805.60/709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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