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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.89, 1,061.84 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.89, 1,061.84 and 220.96 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.89 : 1,061.84 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.89/1,061.84 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.89x = 1,061.84 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.89x = 234,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,624.17/707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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