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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.12, 1,056.18 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.12, 1,056.18 and 241.91 is: 362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.12 : 1,056.18 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.12/1,056.18 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.12x = 1,056.18 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.12x = 255,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,500.50/704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.87

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