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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,064.40 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,064.40 and 362.82 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,064.40 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,064.40 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,064.40 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 386,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,185.61/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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