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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.79, 1,060.19 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.79, 1,060.19 and 219.85 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.79 : 1,060.19 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.79/1,060.19 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.79x = 1,060.19 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.79x = 233,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,082.77/706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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