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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.52 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.52 and 212.16 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.52 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.52 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.52 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 224,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,575.60/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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