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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,059.01 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,059.01 and 243.68 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,059.01 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,059.01 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,059.01 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 258,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,053.04/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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