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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.19, 1,066.96 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.19, 1,066.96 and 217.58 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.19 : 1,066.96 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.19/1,066.96 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.19x = 1,066.96 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.19x = 232,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,149.16/711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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