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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.79, 1,055.38 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.79, 1,055.38 and 216.73 is: 325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.79 : 1,055.38 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.79/1,055.38 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.79x = 1,055.38 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.79x = 228,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,732.51/703.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.00

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