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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,058.82 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,058.82 and 243.77 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,058.82 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,058.82 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,058.82 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 258,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,108.55/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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