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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.79, 1,064.66 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.79, 1,064.66 and 175.51 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.79 : 1,064.66 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.79/1,064.66 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.79x = 1,064.66 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.79x = 186,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,853.15/709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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