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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.57, 1,058.55 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.57, 1,058.55 and 212.01 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.57 : 1,058.55 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.57/1,058.55 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.57x = 1,058.55 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.57x = 224,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,427.16/705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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