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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 1,060.38 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 1,060.38 and 244.69 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 1,060.38 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/1,060.38 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 1,060.38 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 259,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,464.38/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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