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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 1,060.34 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 1,060.34 and 219.96 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 1,060.34 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/1,060.34 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 1,060.34 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 233,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,232.39/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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