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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.45, 1,059.71 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.45, 1,059.71 and 219.44 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.45 : 1,059.71 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.45/1,059.71 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.45x = 1,059.71 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.45x = 232,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,542.76/706.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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