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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.63, 1,055.48 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.63, 1,055.48 and 216.69 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.63 : 1,055.48 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.63/1,055.48 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.63x = 1,055.48 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.63x = 228,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,711.96/703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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