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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 1,057.77 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 1,057.77 and 211.68 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 1,057.77 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/1,057.77 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 1,057.77 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 223,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,908.75/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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