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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.87, 1,060.49 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.87, 1,060.49 and 219.90 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.87 : 1,060.49 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.87/1,060.49 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.87x = 1,060.49 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.87x = 233,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,201.75/706.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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