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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 1,056.47 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 1,056.47 and 217.35 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 1,056.47 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/1,056.47 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 1,056.47 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 229,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,622.67/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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