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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 1,063.67 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 1,063.67 and 246.70 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 1,063.67 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/1,063.67 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 1,063.67 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 262,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,407.49/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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