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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.41, 1,061.21 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.41, 1,061.21 and 245.06 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.41 : 1,061.21 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.41/1,061.21 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.41x = 1,061.21 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.41x = 260,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,058.90/707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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