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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.99, 1,057.50 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.99, 1,057.50 and 218.04 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.99 : 1,057.50 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.99/1,057.50 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.99x = 1,057.50 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.99x = 230,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,577.30/704.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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