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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 1,055.50 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 1,055.50 and 216.71 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 1,055.50 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/1,055.50 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 1,055.50 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 228,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,736.86/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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