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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 1,056.33 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 1,056.33 and 217.31 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 1,056.33 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/1,056.33 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 1,056.33 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 229,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,545.79/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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