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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,064.92 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,064.92 and 216.28 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,064.92 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,064.92 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,064.92 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 230,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,320.90/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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