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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 1,050.79 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 1,050.79 and 213.45 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 1,050.79 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/1,050.79 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 1,050.79 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 224,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,291.13/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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