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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,056.24 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,056.24 and 217.08 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,056.24 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,056.24 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,056.24 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 229,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,288.58/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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