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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,061.40 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,061.40 and 220.78 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,061.40 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,061.40 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,061.40 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 234,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,335.89/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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