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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.96, 1,065.12 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.96, 1,065.12 and 363.16 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.96 : 1,065.12 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.96/1,065.12 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.96x = 1,065.12 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.96x = 386,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,808.98/709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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