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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 1,057.10 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 1,057.10 and 217.78 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 1,057.10 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/1,057.10 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 1,057.10 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 230,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,215.24/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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