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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.79, 1,064.79 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.79, 1,064.79 and 363.35 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.79 : 1,064.79 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.79/1,064.79 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.79x = 1,064.79 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.79x = 386,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,886.12/709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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