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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.59, 1,059.12 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.59, 1,059.12 and 244.23 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.59 : 1,059.12 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.59/1,059.12 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.59x = 1,059.12 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.59x = 258,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,668.88/706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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