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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 1,061.90 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 1,061.90 and 220.97 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 1,061.90 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/1,061.90 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 1,061.90 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 234,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,649.59/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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