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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,059.95 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,059.95 and 244.43 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,059.95 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,059.95 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,059.95 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 259,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,082.86/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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