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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.76, 1,060.24 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.76, 1,060.24 and 219.85 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.76 : 1,060.24 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.76/1,060.24 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.76x = 1,060.24 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.76x = 233,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,093.76/706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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