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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 1,057.23 and 242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 1,057.23 and 242.59 is: 363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 1,057.23 = 242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/1,057.23 = 242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 1,057.23 × 242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 256,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,468.14/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.88

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