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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 1,060.25 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 1,060.25 and 219.83 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 1,060.25 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/1,060.25 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 1,060.25 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 233,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,073.66/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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