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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 1,060.75 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 1,060.75 and 244.99 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 1,060.75 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/1,060.75 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 1,060.75 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 259,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,869.88/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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