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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.65, 1,057.00 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.65, 1,057.00 and 217.69 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.65 : 1,057.00 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.65/1,057.00 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.65x = 1,057.00 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.65x = 230,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,095.55/704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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