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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.72, 1,055.89 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.72, 1,055.89 and 241.83 is: 362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.72 : 1,055.89 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.72/1,055.89 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.72x = 1,055.89 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.72x = 255,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,345.61/703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.85

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