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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.91, 1,057.30 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.91, 1,057.30 and 217.91 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.91 : 1,057.30 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.91/1,057.30 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.91x = 1,057.30 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.91x = 230,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,389.87/704.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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