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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 1,057.11 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 1,057.11 and 217.79 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 1,057.11 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/1,057.11 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 1,057.11 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 230,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,227.99/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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