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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.77, 1,061.27 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.77, 1,061.27 and 245.51 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.77 : 1,061.27 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.77/1,061.27 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.77x = 1,061.27 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.77x = 260,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,550.76/707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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