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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 1,062.21 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 1,062.21 and 245.93 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 1,062.21 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/1,062.21 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 1,062.21 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 261,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,229.31/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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