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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 1,061.94 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 1,061.94 and 245.62 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 1,061.94 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/1,061.94 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 1,061.94 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 260,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,833.70/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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