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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.57, 1,060.01 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.57, 1,060.01 and 219.66 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.57 : 1,060.01 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.57/1,060.01 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.57x = 1,060.01 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.57x = 232,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,844.13/706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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