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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 1,058.90 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 1,058.90 and 243.82 is: 365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 1,058.90 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/1,058.90 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 1,058.90 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 258,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,177.35/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.49

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