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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 1,060.26 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 1,060.26 and 244.74 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 1,060.26 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/1,060.26 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 1,060.26 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 259,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,488.03/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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