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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 1,059.58 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 1,059.58 and 219.32 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 1,059.58 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/1,059.58 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 1,059.58 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 232,384.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,384.80/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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