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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.70 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.70 and 245.64 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.70 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.70 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.70 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 260,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,795.99/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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