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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 1,059.31 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 1,059.31 and 244.03 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 1,059.31 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/1,059.31 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 1,059.31 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 258,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,503.42/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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