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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 1,061 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 1,061 and 245.48 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 1,061 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/1,061 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 1,061 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 260,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,454.28/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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