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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 1,055.58 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 1,055.58 and 216.77 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 1,055.58 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/1,055.58 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 1,055.58 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 228,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,818.08/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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