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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.70, 1,060.05 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.70, 1,060.05 and 213.14 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.70 : 1,060.05 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.70/1,060.05 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.70x = 1,060.05 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.70x = 225,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,933.76/706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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