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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.76, 1,064.88 and 363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.76, 1,064.88 and 363.19 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.76 : 1,064.88 = 363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.76/1,064.88 = 363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.76x = 1,064.88 × 363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.76x = 386,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,746.63/709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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