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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.42, 1,059.96 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.42, 1,059.96 and 244.95 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.42 : 1,059.96 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.42/1,059.96 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.42x = 1,059.96 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.42x = 259,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,637.20/707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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