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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.08, 1,060.54 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.08, 1,060.54 and 244.77 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.08 : 1,060.54 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.08/1,060.54 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.08x = 1,060.54 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.08x = 259,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,587.76/707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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