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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 1,057.25 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 1,057.25 and 217.74 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 1,057.25 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/1,057.25 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 1,057.25 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 230,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,206.16/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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