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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,061.46 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,061.46 and 245.54 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,061.46 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,061.46 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,061.46 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 260,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,625.58/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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