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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 1,054.59 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 1,054.59 and 240.71 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 1,054.59 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/1,054.59 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 1,054.59 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 253,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,850.36/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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