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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 1,055.60 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 1,055.60 and 216.64 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 1,055.60 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/1,055.60 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 1,055.60 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 228,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,686.23/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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