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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.55, 1,061.42 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.55, 1,061.42 and 220.56 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.55 : 1,061.42 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.55/1,061.42 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.55x = 1,061.42 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.55x = 234,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,105.69/707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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