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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 1,060.82 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 1,060.82 and 244.97 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 1,060.82 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/1,060.82 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 1,060.82 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 259,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,862.55/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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