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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.18, 1,056.31 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.18, 1,056.31 and 217.58 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.18 : 1,056.31 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.18/1,056.31 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.18x = 1,056.31 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.18x = 229,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,826.10/704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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