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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 1,060.40 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 1,060.40 and 244.66 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 1,060.40 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/1,060.40 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 1,060.40 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 259,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,437.46/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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