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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 1,060.16 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 1,060.16 and 244.49 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 1,060.16 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/1,060.16 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 1,060.16 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 259,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,192.00/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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