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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,059.21 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,059.21 and 219.17 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,059.21 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,059.21 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,059.21 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 232,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,149.70/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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