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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.51, 1,060.04 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.51, 1,060.04 and 244.34 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.51 : 1,060.04 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.51/1,060.04 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.51x = 1,060.04 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.51x = 259,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,010.17/706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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