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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 1,066.40 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 1,066.40 and 217.26 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 1,066.40 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/1,066.40 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 1,066.40 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 231,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,686.61/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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