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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.28, 1,058.87 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.28, 1,058.87 and 243.92 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.28 : 1,058.87 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.28/1,058.87 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.28x = 1,058.87 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.28x = 258,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,282.83/706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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