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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 1,056.39 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 1,056.39 and 242.13 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 1,056.39 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/1,056.39 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 1,056.39 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 255,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,783.71/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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