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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.57, 1,056.87 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.57, 1,056.87 and 242.34 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.57 : 1,056.87 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.57/1,056.87 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.57x = 1,056.87 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.57x = 256,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,122.78/704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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