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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.90, 1,055.46 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.90, 1,055.46 and 216.82 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.90 : 1,055.46 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.90/1,055.46 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.90x = 1,055.46 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.90x = 228,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,844.84/703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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