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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.12, 1,056.36 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.12, 1,056.36 and 217.20 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.12 : 1,056.36 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.12/1,056.36 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.12x = 1,056.36 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.12x = 229,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,441.39/704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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