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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 1,060.19 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 1,060.19 and 244.63 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 1,060.19 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/1,060.19 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 1,060.19 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 259,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,354.28/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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