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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.72, 1,061.66 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.72, 1,061.66 and 220.77 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.72 : 1,061.66 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.72/1,061.66 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.72x = 1,061.66 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.72x = 234,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,383.23/707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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