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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.70, 1,064.28 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.70, 1,064.28 and 247.64 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.70 : 1,064.28 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.70/1,064.28 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.70x = 1,064.28 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.70x = 263,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,558.30/709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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