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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,059.82 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,059.82 and 244.38 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,059.82 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,059.82 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,059.82 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 258,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,998.81/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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