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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 1,061.74 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 1,061.74 and 245.73 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 1,061.74 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/1,061.74 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 1,061.74 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 260,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,896.68/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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