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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.24, 1,059.16 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.24, 1,059.16 and 243.90 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.24 : 1,059.16 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.24/1,059.16 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.24x = 1,059.16 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.24x = 258,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,328.97/706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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