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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.54, 1,064.51 and 362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.54, 1,064.51 and 362.59 is: 543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.54 : 1,064.51 = 362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.54/1,064.51 = 362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.54x = 1,064.51 × 362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.54x = 385,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,980.68/709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.99

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