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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 1,059.17 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 1,059.17 and 244.02 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 1,059.17 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/1,059.17 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 1,059.17 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 258,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,454.80/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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