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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,059.96 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,059.96 and 219.72 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,059.96 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,059.96 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,059.96 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 232,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,894.41/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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