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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,064.69 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,064.69 and 247.63 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,064.69 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,064.69 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,064.69 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 263,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,643.86/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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