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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,061.52 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,061.52 and 220.76 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,061.52 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,061.52 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,061.52 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 234,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,341.16/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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