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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 1,060.19 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 1,060.19 and 244.68 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 1,060.19 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/1,060.19 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 1,060.19 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 259,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,407.29/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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