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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.43, 1,050.62 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.43, 1,050.62 and 213.47 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.43 : 1,050.62 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.43/1,050.62 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.43x = 1,050.62 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.43x = 224,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,274.67/700.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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