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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.59, 1,061.48 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.59, 1,061.48 and 220.65 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.59 : 1,061.48 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.59/1,061.48 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.59x = 1,061.48 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.59x = 234,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,215.56/707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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