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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 1,058.73 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 1,058.73 and 218.79 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 1,058.73 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/1,058.73 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 1,058.73 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 231,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,634.24/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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