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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,057.87 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,057.87 and 243.55 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,057.87 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,057.87 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,057.87 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 257,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,640.98/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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