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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 1,064.73 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 1,064.73 and 363.22 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 1,064.73 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/1,064.73 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 1,064.73 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 386,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,731.23/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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