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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.55, 1,059.50 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.55, 1,059.50 and 219.48 is: 329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.55 : 1,059.50 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.55/1,059.50 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.55x = 1,059.50 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.55x = 232,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,537.96/706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.12

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