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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,060.92 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,060.92 and 220.50 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,060.92 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,060.92 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,060.92 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 233,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932.86/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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