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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 1,056.56 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 1,056.56 and 217.41 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 1,056.56 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/1,056.56 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 1,056.56 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 229,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,705.62/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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