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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 1,060.39 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 1,060.39 and 244.82 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 1,060.39 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/1,060.39 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 1,060.39 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 259,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,607.64/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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