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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,061.42 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,061.42 and 245.40 is: 368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,061.42 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,061.42 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,061.42 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 260,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,472.47/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.09

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