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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.56 and 220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.56 and 220.99 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.56 = 220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.56 = 220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.56 × 220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 234,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,594.14/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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