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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 1,056.96 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 1,056.96 and 242.54 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 1,056.96 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/1,056.96 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 1,056.96 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 256,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,349.79/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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