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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.63, 1,059.93 and 219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.63, 1,059.93 and 219.67 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.63 : 1,059.93 = 219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.63/1,059.93 = 219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.63x = 1,059.93 × 219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.63x = 232,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,834.82/706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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