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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,059.42 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,059.42 and 244.02 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,059.42 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,059.42 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,059.42 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 258,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,519.67/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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