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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.42, 1,064.12 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.42, 1,064.12 and 247.19 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.42 : 1,064.12 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.42/1,064.12 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.42x = 1,064.12 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.42x = 263,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,036.54/709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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