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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 1,063.13 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 1,063.13 and 221.84 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 1,063.13 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/1,063.13 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 1,063.13 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 235,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,842.32/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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