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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,057.30 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,057.30 and 217.92 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,057.30 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,057.30 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,057.30 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 230,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,406.82/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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