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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,060.99 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,060.99 and 245.12 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,060.99 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,060.99 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,060.99 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 260,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,067.93/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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