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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.82, 1,061.34 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.82, 1,061.34 and 220.74 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.82 : 1,061.34 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.82/1,061.34 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.82x = 1,061.34 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.82x = 234,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,280.19/707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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