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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 1,061.76 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 1,061.76 and 220.88 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 1,061.76 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/1,061.76 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 1,061.76 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 234,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,521.55/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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