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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,058.40 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,058.40 and 243.46 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,058.40 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,058.40 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,058.40 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 257,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,678.06/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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