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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.83, 1,057.09 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.83, 1,057.09 and 211.12 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.83 : 1,057.09 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.83/1,057.09 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.83x = 1,057.09 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.83x = 223,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,172.84/704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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