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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,056.54 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,056.54 and 217.72 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,056.54 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,056.54 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,056.54 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 230,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,029.89/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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