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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 1,055.77 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 1,055.77 and 216.81 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 1,055.77 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/1,055.77 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 1,055.77 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 228,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,900.95/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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