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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.44, 1,064.12 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.44, 1,064.12 and 247.24 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.44 : 1,064.12 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.44/1,064.12 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.44x = 1,064.12 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.44x = 263,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,093.03/709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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