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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.57, 1,063.74 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.57, 1,063.74 and 362.68 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.57 : 1,063.74 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.57/1,063.74 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.57x = 1,063.74 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.57x = 385,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,797.22/709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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