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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 1,061.16 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 1,061.16 and 245.24 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 1,061.16 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/1,061.16 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 1,061.16 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 260,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,233.57/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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