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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 1,060.40 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 1,060.40 and 219.78 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 1,060.40 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/1,060.40 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 1,060.40 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 233,053.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,053.61/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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