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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,050.84 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,050.84 and 213.60 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,050.84 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,050.84 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,050.84 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 224,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,459.42/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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