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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 1,061.96 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 1,061.96 and 221.03 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 1,061.96 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/1,061.96 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 1,061.96 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 234,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,718.60/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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