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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 1,050.78 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 1,050.78 and 213.68 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 1,050.78 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/1,050.78 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 1,050.78 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 224,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,530.67/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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