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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 1,054.65 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 1,054.65 and 216.05 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 1,054.65 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/1,054.65 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 1,054.65 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 227,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,856.05/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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