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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,056.22 and 217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,056.22 and 217.29 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,056.22 = 217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,056.22 = 217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,056.22 × 217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 229,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,506.04/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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