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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.43, 1,070.21 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.43, 1,070.21 and 244.77 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.43 : 1,070.21 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.43/1,070.21 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.43x = 1,070.21 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.43x = 261,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,954.08/713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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