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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,061.91 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,061.91 and 245.84 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,061.91 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,061.91 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,061.91 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 261,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,054.64/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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