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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.21, 1,069.95 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.21, 1,069.95 and 219.65 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.21 : 1,069.95 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.21/1,069.95 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.21x = 1,069.95 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.21x = 235,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,009.17/713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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