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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.27, 1,056.29 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.27, 1,056.29 and 210.56 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.27 : 1,056.29 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.27/1,056.29 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.27x = 1,056.29 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.27x = 222,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,406.09/704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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