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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.15, 1,057.88 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.15, 1,057.88 and 242.92 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.15 : 1,057.88 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.15/1,057.88 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.15x = 1,057.88 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.15x = 256,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,973.71/705.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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