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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,062.06 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,062.06 and 245.82 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,062.06 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,062.06 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,062.06 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 261,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,070.26/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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