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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 1,056.83 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 1,056.83 and 217.61 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 1,056.83 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/1,056.83 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 1,056.83 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 229,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,976.78/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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