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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.43, 1,064.07 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.43, 1,064.07 and 247.19 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.43 : 1,064.07 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.43/1,064.07 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.43x = 1,064.07 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.43x = 263,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,022.14/709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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