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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 1,060.52 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 1,060.52 and 220.03 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 1,060.52 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/1,060.52 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 1,060.52 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 233,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,346.44/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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