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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,065.24 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,065.24 and 363.26 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,065.24 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,065.24 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,065.24 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 386,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,961.75/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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