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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 1,061.43 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 1,061.43 and 220.48 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 1,061.43 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/1,061.43 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 1,061.43 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 234,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,024.09/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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