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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.91, 1,064.92 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.91, 1,064.92 and 247.81 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.91 : 1,064.92 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.91/1,064.92 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.91x = 1,064.92 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.91x = 263,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,894.54/709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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