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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.77, 1,061.79 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.77, 1,061.79 and 220.69 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.77 : 1,061.79 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.77/1,061.79 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.77x = 1,061.79 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.77x = 234,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,326.44/707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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