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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.47, 1,059.71 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.47, 1,059.71 and 219.53 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.47 : 1,059.71 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.47/1,059.71 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.47x = 1,059.71 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.47x = 232,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,631.74/706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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