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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.88, 1,064.94 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.88, 1,064.94 and 247.79 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.88 : 1,064.94 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.88/1,064.94 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.88x = 1,064.94 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.88x = 263,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,881.48/709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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