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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.58 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.58 and 217.42 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.58 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.58 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.58 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 229,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,721.62/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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