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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.57, 1,061.45 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.57, 1,061.45 and 245.40 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.57 : 1,061.45 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.57/1,061.45 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.57x = 1,061.45 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.57x = 260,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,479.83/707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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