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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.28, 1,059.41 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.28, 1,059.41 and 219.33 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.28 : 1,059.41 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.28/1,059.41 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.28x = 1,059.41 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.28x = 232,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,360.94/706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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