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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.10 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.10 and 243.74 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.10 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.10 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.10 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 258,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,145.03/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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