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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.06, 1,060.38 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.06, 1,060.38 and 213.35 is: 319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.06 : 1,060.38 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.06/1,060.38 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.06x = 1,060.38 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.06x = 226,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,226.77/707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.96

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