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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 1,059.54 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 1,059.54 and 219.40 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 1,059.54 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/1,059.54 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 1,059.54 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 232,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,463.08/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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