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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 1,060.53 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 1,060.53 and 219.87 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 1,060.53 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/1,060.53 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 1,060.53 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 233,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,178.73/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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