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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 1,059.96 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 1,059.96 and 219.76 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 1,059.96 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/1,059.96 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 1,059.96 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 232,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,936.81/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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