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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 1,054.37 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 1,054.37 and 246.75 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 1,054.37 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/1,054.37 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 1,054.37 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 260,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,164.56/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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