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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.80, 1,061.74 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.80, 1,061.74 and 220.86 is: 331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.80 : 1,061.74 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.80/1,061.74 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.80x = 1,061.74 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.80x = 234,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,495.90/707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.30

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