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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,056.79 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,056.79 and 217.58 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,056.79 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,056.79 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,056.79 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 229,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,935.28/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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