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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,060.08 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,060.08 and 219.59 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,060.08 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,060.08 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,060.08 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 232,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,787.40/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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