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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 1,055.66 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 1,055.66 and 216.92 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 1,055.66 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/1,055.66 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 1,055.66 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 228,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,990.59/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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