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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.93, 1,056.05 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.93, 1,056.05 and 217.02 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.93 : 1,056.05 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.93/1,056.05 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.93x = 1,056.05 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.93x = 229,183.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,183.97/703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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