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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 1,049.72 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 1,049.72 and 212.96 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 1,049.72 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/1,049.72 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 1,049.72 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 223,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,548.37/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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