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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.13 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.13 and 219.11 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.13 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.13 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.13 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 232,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,065.97/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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