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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.17, 1,069.91 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.17, 1,069.91 and 219.58 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.17 : 1,069.91 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.17/1,069.91 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.17x = 1,069.91 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.17x = 234,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,930.84/713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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