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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 1,056.11 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 1,056.11 and 217.12 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 1,056.11 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/1,056.11 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 1,056.11 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 229,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,302.60/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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