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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,063.80 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,063.80 and 247.10 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,063.80 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,063.80 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,063.80 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 262,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,864.98/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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