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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,056.06 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,056.06 and 216.98 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,056.06 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,056.06 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,056.06 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 229,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,143.90/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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