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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.76, 1,063.71 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.76, 1,063.71 and 362.80 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.76 : 1,063.71 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.76/1,063.71 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.76x = 1,063.71 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.76x = 385,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,915.32/709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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