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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.98, 1,059.97 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.98, 1,059.97 and 219.77 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.98 : 1,059.97 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.98/1,059.97 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.98x = 1,059.97 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.98x = 232,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,949.61/706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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