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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.74, 1,058.67 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.74, 1,058.67 and 243.56 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.74 : 1,058.67 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.74/1,058.67 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.74x = 1,058.67 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.74x = 257,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,852.31/705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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