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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,061.45 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,061.45 and 220.66 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,061.45 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,061.45 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,061.45 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 234,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,219.56/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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