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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,064.15 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,064.15 and 247.14 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,064.15 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,064.15 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,064.15 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 262,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,994.03/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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