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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 1,058.76 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 1,058.76 and 243.74 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 1,058.76 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/1,058.76 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 1,058.76 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 258,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,062.16/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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