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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,057.55 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,057.55 and 218.02 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,057.55 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,057.55 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,057.55 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 230,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,567.05/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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