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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.59, 1,058.13 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.59, 1,058.13 and 243.25 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.59 : 1,058.13 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.59/1,058.13 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.59x = 1,058.13 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.59x = 257,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,390.73/705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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