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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,058.74 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,058.74 and 243.62 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,058.74 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,058.74 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,058.74 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 257,928.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,928.31/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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