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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.47, 1,057.94 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.47, 1,057.94 and 243.12 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.47 : 1,057.94 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.47/1,057.94 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.47x = 1,057.94 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.47x = 257,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,206.37/705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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