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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 1,060.83 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 1,060.83 and 245.03 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 1,060.83 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/1,060.83 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 1,060.83 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 259,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,929.87/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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