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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.01, 1,059.06 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.01, 1,059.06 and 219.06 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.01 : 1,059.06 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.01/1,059.06 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.01x = 1,059.06 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.01x = 231,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,997.68/706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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