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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.42, 1,061.28 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.42, 1,061.28 and 220.51 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.42 : 1,061.28 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.42/1,061.28 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.42x = 1,061.28 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.42x = 234,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,022.85/707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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