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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 1,057.17 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 1,057.17 and 217.86 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 1,057.17 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/1,057.17 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 1,057.17 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 230,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,315.06/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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