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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 1,054.98 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 1,054.98 and 241.05 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 1,054.98 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/1,054.98 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 1,054.98 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 254,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,302.93/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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