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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.15, 1,056.26 and 217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.15, 1,056.26 and 217.21 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.15 : 1,056.26 = 217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.15/1,056.26 = 217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.15x = 1,056.26 × 217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.15x = 229,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,430.23/704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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