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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 1,066.05 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 1,066.05 and 217.17 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 1,066.05 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/1,066.05 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 1,066.05 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 231,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,514.08/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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