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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,070.66 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,070.66 and 220.19 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,070.66 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,070.66 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,070.66 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 235,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,742.58/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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