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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 1,059.78 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 1,059.78 and 244.38 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 1,059.78 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/1,059.78 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 1,059.78 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 258,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,989.04/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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