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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.14, 1,056.16 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.14, 1,056.16 and 217.11 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.14 : 1,056.16 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.14/1,056.16 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.14x = 1,056.16 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.14x = 229,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,302.90/704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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