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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 1,061.82 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 1,061.82 and 220.97 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 1,061.82 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/1,061.82 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 1,061.82 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 234,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,633.02/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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