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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.41, 1,064.08 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.41, 1,064.08 and 247.53 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.41 : 1,064.08 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.41/1,064.08 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.41x = 1,064.08 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.41x = 263,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,391.72/709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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