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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.21, 1,056.13 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.21, 1,056.13 and 216.99 is: 325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.21 : 1,056.13 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.21/1,056.13 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.21x = 1,056.13 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.21x = 229,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,169.11/704.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.43

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