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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.57, 1,059.94 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.57, 1,059.94 and 244.42 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.57 : 1,059.94 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.57/1,059.94 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.57x = 1,059.94 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.57x = 259,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,070.53/706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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