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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 1,061.25 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 1,061.25 and 220.52 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 1,061.25 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/1,061.25 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 1,061.25 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 234,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,029.92/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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