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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 1,056.30 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 1,056.30 and 217.14 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 1,056.30 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/1,056.30 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 1,056.30 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 229,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,364.98/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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