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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.05, 1,060.23 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.05, 1,060.23 and 244.86 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.05 : 1,060.23 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.05/1,060.23 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.05x = 1,060.23 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.05x = 259,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,604.86/707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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