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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,061.66 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,061.66 and 245.75 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,061.66 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,061.66 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,061.66 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 260,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,906.64/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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