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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 1,054.01 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 1,054.01 and 240.71 is: 360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 1,054.01 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/1,054.01 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 1,054.01 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 253,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,706.08/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.81

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