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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.91, 1,063.67 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.91, 1,063.67 and 247.43 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.91 : 1,063.67 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.91/1,063.67 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.91x = 1,063.67 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.91x = 263,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,178.55/709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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