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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.75, 1,064.39 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.75, 1,064.39 and 363.47 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.75 : 1,064.39 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.75/1,064.39 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.75x = 1,064.39 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.75x = 386,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,873.83/709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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