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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 1,057.37 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 1,057.37 and 217.83 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 1,057.37 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/1,057.37 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 1,057.37 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 230,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,325.82/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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