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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 1,060.29 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 1,060.29 and 219.69 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 1,060.29 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/1,060.29 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 1,060.29 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 232,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,935.11/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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