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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 1,061.94 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 1,061.94 and 246.06 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 1,061.94 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/1,061.94 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 1,061.94 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 261,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,300.96/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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