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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,061.40 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,061.40 and 220.68 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,061.40 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,061.40 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,061.40 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 234,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,229.75/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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