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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.06, 1,061.75 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.06, 1,061.75 and 245.68 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.06 : 1,061.75 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.06/1,061.75 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.06x = 1,061.75 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.06x = 260,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,850.74/708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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