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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,056.42 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,056.42 and 217.26 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,056.42 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,056.42 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,056.42 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 229,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,517.81/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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