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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.71, 1,065.78 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.71, 1,065.78 and 216.96 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.71 : 1,065.78 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.71/1,065.78 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.71x = 1,065.78 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.71x = 231,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,231.63/710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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