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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 1,057.44 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 1,057.44 and 217.90 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 1,057.44 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/1,057.44 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 1,057.44 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 230,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,416.18/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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