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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.23, 1,059.28 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.23, 1,059.28 and 243.94 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.23 : 1,059.28 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.23/1,059.28 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.23x = 1,059.28 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.23x = 258,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,400.76/706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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