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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.87, 1,057.05 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.87, 1,057.05 and 211.13 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.87 : 1,057.05 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.87/1,057.05 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.87x = 1,057.05 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.87x = 223,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,169.68/704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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