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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 1,059.56 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 1,059.56 and 219.33 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 1,059.56 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/1,059.56 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 1,059.56 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 232,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,394.25/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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