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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,056.54 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,056.54 and 217.26 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,056.54 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,056.54 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,056.54 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 229,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,543.88/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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