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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 1,060.48 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 1,060.48 and 219.86 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 1,060.48 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/1,060.48 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 1,060.48 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 233,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,157.13/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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