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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,059.09 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,059.09 and 243.75 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,059.09 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,059.09 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,059.09 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 258,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,153.19/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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