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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 1,055.41 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 1,055.41 and 216.61 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 1,055.41 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/1,055.41 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 1,055.41 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 228,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,612.36/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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