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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.75, 1,055.73 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.75, 1,055.73 and 216.76 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.75 : 1,055.73 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.75/1,055.73 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.75x = 1,055.73 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.75x = 228,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,840.03/703.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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