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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.79, 1,066.38 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.79, 1,066.38 and 217.20 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.79 : 1,066.38 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.79/1,066.38 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.79x = 1,066.38 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.79x = 231,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,612.92/710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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