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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.71, 1,059.45 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.71, 1,059.45 and 244.17 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.71 : 1,059.45 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.71/1,059.45 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.71x = 1,059.45 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.71x = 258,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,688.56/706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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