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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 1,054.87 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 1,054.87 and 241.11 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 1,054.87 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/1,054.87 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 1,054.87 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 254,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,340.46/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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