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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.75, 1,060.18 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.75, 1,060.18 and 219.80 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.75 : 1,060.18 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.75/1,060.18 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.75x = 1,060.18 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.75x = 233,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,029.66/706.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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