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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,064.19 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,064.19 and 247.56 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,064.19 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,064.19 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,064.19 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 263,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,450.88/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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