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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.82, 1,060.17 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.82, 1,060.17 and 244.52 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.82 : 1,060.17 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.82/1,060.17 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.82x = 1,060.17 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.82x = 259,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,232.77/706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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