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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.62, 1,059.86 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.62, 1,059.86 and 219.62 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.62 : 1,059.86 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.62/1,059.86 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.62x = 1,059.86 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.62x = 232,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,766.45/706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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