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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,065.11 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,065.11 and 247.68 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,065.11 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,065.11 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,065.11 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 263,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,805.21/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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