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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.82, 1,058.34 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.82, 1,058.34 and 218.74 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.82 : 1,058.34 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.82/1,058.34 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.82x = 1,058.34 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.82x = 231,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,501.29/705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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