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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.41, 1,064.16 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.41, 1,064.16 and 247.17 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.41 : 1,064.16 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.41/1,064.16 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.41x = 1,064.16 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.41x = 263,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,028.43/709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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