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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.07, 1,054.78 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.07, 1,054.78 and 216.11 is: 324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.07 : 1,054.78 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.07/1,054.78 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.07x = 1,054.78 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.07x = 227,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,942.69/703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.21

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