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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 1,061.81 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 1,061.81 and 245.77 is: 368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 1,061.81 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/1,061.81 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 1,061.81 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 260,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,958.08/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.65

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