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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 1,061.40 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 1,061.40 and 220.65 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 1,061.40 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/1,061.40 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 1,061.40 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 234,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,197.91/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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