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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 1,060.37 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 1,060.37 and 219.86 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 1,060.37 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/1,060.37 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 1,060.37 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 233,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,126.55/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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