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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,061.52 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,061.52 and 220.66 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,061.52 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,061.52 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,061.52 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 234,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,235.00/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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