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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.78, 1,063.37 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.78, 1,063.37 and 221.87 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.78 : 1,063.37 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.78/1,063.37 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.78x = 1,063.37 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.78x = 235,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,923.48/708.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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