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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 1,050.92 and 213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 1,050.92 and 213.97 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 1,050.92 = 213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/1,050.92 = 213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 1,050.92 × 213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 224,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,864.28/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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