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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 1,056.10 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 1,056.10 and 217.01 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 1,056.10 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/1,056.10 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 1,056.10 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 229,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,183.18/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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