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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.81, 1,061.19 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.81, 1,061.19 and 245.47 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.81 : 1,061.19 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.81/1,061.19 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.81x = 1,061.19 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.81x = 260,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,487.81/707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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