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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 1,057.79 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 1,057.79 and 211.64 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 1,057.79 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/1,057.79 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 1,057.79 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 223,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,865.92/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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