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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.89, 1,054.17 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.89, 1,054.17 and 240.66 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.89 : 1,054.17 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.89/1,054.17 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.89x = 1,054.17 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.89x = 253,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,696.55/702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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