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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.54, 1,055.64 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.54, 1,055.64 and 242.06 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.54 : 1,055.64 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.54/1,055.64 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.54x = 1,055.64 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.54x = 255,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,527.62/704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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