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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.91, 1,055.87 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.91, 1,055.87 and 216.97 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.91 : 1,055.87 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.91/1,055.87 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.91x = 1,055.87 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.91x = 229,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,088.39/703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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