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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 1,059.06 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 1,059.06 and 218.98 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 1,059.06 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/1,059.06 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 1,059.06 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 231,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,907.66/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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