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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.76, 1,058.39 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.76, 1,058.39 and 243.43 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.76 : 1,058.39 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.76/1,058.39 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.76x = 1,058.39 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.76x = 257,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,644.59/705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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