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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.03, 1,058.84 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.03, 1,058.84 and 243.79 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.03 : 1,058.84 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.03/1,058.84 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.03x = 1,058.84 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.03x = 258,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,128.09/706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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