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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.86, 1,058.44 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.86, 1,058.44 and 243.52 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.86 : 1,058.44 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.86/1,058.44 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.86x = 1,058.44 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.86x = 257,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,744.80/705.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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