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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,061.35 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,061.35 and 245.39 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,061.35 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,061.35 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,061.35 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 260,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,438.76/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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