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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.90, 1,055.71 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.90, 1,055.71 and 241.64 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.90 : 1,055.71 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.90/1,055.71 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.90x = 1,055.71 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.90x = 255,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,101.76/703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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