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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.46, 1,050.68 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.46, 1,050.68 and 206.87 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.46 : 1,050.68 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.46/1,050.68 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.46x = 1,050.68 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.46x = 217,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,357.32/700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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