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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.57, 1,055.52 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.57, 1,055.52 and 216.62 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.57 : 1,055.52 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.57/1,055.52 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.57x = 1,055.52 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.57x = 228,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,646.74/703.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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