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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.44, 1,058.95 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.44, 1,058.95 and 244.07 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.44 : 1,058.95 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.44/1,058.95 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.44x = 1,058.95 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.44x = 258,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,457.93/706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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