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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.30 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.30 and 243.78 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.30 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.30 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.30 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 258,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,236.15/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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