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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 1,057.21 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 1,057.21 and 242.64 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 1,057.21 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/1,057.21 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 1,057.21 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 256,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,521.43/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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