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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,060.83 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,060.83 and 245.16 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,060.83 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,060.83 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,060.83 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 260,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,073.08/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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