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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.99, 1,055.46 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.99, 1,055.46 and 216.76 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.99 : 1,055.46 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.99/1,055.46 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.99x = 1,055.46 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.99x = 228,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,781.51/703.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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