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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 1,060.58 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 1,060.58 and 213.59 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 1,060.58 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/1,060.58 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 1,060.58 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 226,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,525.30/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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