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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 1,060.40 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 1,060.40 and 220.02 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 1,060.40 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/1,060.40 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 1,060.40 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 233,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,309.21/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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