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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.83, 1,061.76 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.83, 1,061.76 and 245.62 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.83 : 1,061.76 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.83/1,061.76 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.83x = 1,061.76 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.83x = 260,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,791.53/707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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