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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.45, 1,061.23 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.45, 1,061.23 and 220.50 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.45 : 1,061.23 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.45/1,061.23 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.45x = 1,061.23 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.45x = 234,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,001.70/707.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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