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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.59, 1,063.62 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.59, 1,063.62 and 247.23 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.59 : 1,063.62 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.59/1,063.62 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.59x = 1,063.62 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.59x = 262,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,958.77/709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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