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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,061.24 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,061.24 and 220.60 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,061.24 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,061.24 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,061.24 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 234,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,109.54/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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