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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.44, 1,063.86 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.44, 1,063.86 and 247.08 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.44 : 1,063.86 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.44/1,063.86 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.44x = 1,063.86 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.44x = 262,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,858.53/709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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