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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 1,054.26 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 1,054.26 and 240.74 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 1,054.26 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/1,054.26 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 1,054.26 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 253,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,802.55/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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