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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.79, 1,059.78 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.79, 1,059.78 and 219.71 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.79 : 1,059.78 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.79/1,059.78 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.79x = 1,059.78 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.79x = 232,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,844.26/706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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