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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,050.56 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,050.56 and 213.22 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,050.56 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,050.56 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,050.56 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 224,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,000.40/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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