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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.89, 1,057.40 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.89, 1,057.40 and 218.01 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.89 : 1,057.40 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.89/1,057.40 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.89x = 1,057.40 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.89x = 230,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,523.77/704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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