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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.05, 1,056.04 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.05, 1,056.04 and 241.79 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.05 : 1,056.04 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.05/1,056.04 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.05x = 1,056.04 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.05x = 255,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,335.56/704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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